Looking out

More details from the Maulbronn Abbey. The painted ceilings were gorgeous, unfortunately the light inside was low and my photos don't do it justice. Photo taken in March 2014.

Maulbronn fountain

 

This fountain is at the heart of the Maulbronn Abbey. Apparently the original monks decided to build on this site because of the amazingly clean and fresh water they found here. Photo taken in March 2014.

German script

I have no idea what this says, but it looks neat. Found inside the Maulbronn Abbey near Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Courtyard view

I love those covered walkways you find in old European Abbeys. Maulbronn reminded me a lot of the Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. Photo taken in March 2014.

Hausle in Hermannsdorf

I absolutely adore these cute wooden garden houses you find in Southern Germany. This one also has a nice bench where you can watch the fruit trees and flowers grow! Photo taken in March 2014.

Kloster kitty

Sounds like a place I would like! For more signs, visit Signs, Signs. Photo taken in March 2014.

Details

From the ceiling of the Maulbronn Monastery near Stuttgart. A beautiful place to visit. Photo taken in March 2014.

Shadows in the Kloster

Inside the Maulbronn Monastery. It's a large complex of beautiful, old buildings which is under UNESCO World Heritage protection. Photo taken in March 2014.

Bus stop

I found this Bushaltestelle in a small village just outside of Stuttgart. I love the timbered panels and that they've installed a nice, long bench so people can wait in comfort. Photo taken in March 2014.

Hallo Pia

Meet Pia, the Stuttgart kitty. Photo taken in March 2014.

From the outside

Here is a look at the Porsche Museum from the outside. It was designed by the architecture firm Delugan Meissl.

It's a very impressive building, especially when you  walk underneath and see the reflections in the mirrored tiles. The next time I'm in Stuttgart, I'm going to visit the Mercedes Museum. Photos taken in March 2014.

To the winner, the spoils

Many of Porsche's motor sports trophies were on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Highlighted

Remember the VW Beetle from earlier this week? It's the first thing you see when you enter the Porsche Museum. I love the way it has been displayed. Photo taken in March 2014.

Newer models

Here is a line-up of some of the newer model Porsches at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Beautiful cars. Photo taken in March 2014.

Reflections in a hubcap

A Porsche within a Porsche (and a bonus auto-portrait). Photo taken in March 2014 at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. For more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

Go Speedracer!

I believe this is a Porsche 917, one of the cars used to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Found at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Anniversary Porsche

This particular car was used to celebrate 50 years of the Porsche 911. You'll find more signs at Signs, Signs. Photo taken in March 2014 at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

Shiny red

A shiny red Porsche 356 as seen at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Call the fire brigade!

Let's just hope they don't show up in this! Photo taken at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, March 2014.

German original

An original Volkswagen Beetle on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.